The 1992 L.A. Riots will be forever etched in the memories of people who were alive to witness the death and destruction that broke out after the verdicts were read in the Rodney King trial. The civil unrest, the violence, looting, arson, assaults, racial tension, resentment; a horrific time in Los Angeles history for everyone. Everybody on edge. Many terrified. Scarred. First … [Read more...] about 1992 L.A. Riots and the LAFD: Los Angeles on Fire
LAFD Legacy
LAFD Legacy: Captain I James Finn LAFD, retired
President of the LAFD Museum, Memorial and Historical Society Respected, revered and honored, retired LAFD Captain I James Finn, who’s now president of the LAFD Museum, Memorial and Historical Society is one of our LAFD legends. Our LAFD Legacy series is shining a spotlight on members of the LAFD who are a part of a history of excellence. Living up to the high standards and … [Read more...] about LAFD Legacy: Captain I James Finn LAFD, retired
RESPONDING TO 9/11: LAFD FIREFIGHTERS SHARE THEIR STORY
Every year on the anniversary of 9/11 many of the victims, families and first responders struggle to cope with the anguish and pain caused by the terrorist attacks on America. The impact inflicted is as much alive today as it was in 2001. Although it is more than 20 years later, the memories for our LAFD firefighters sent to New York are still vivid and, at times, … [Read more...] about RESPONDING TO 9/11: LAFD FIREFIGHTERS SHARE THEIR STORY